Granville T. Woods, along with his brother Lyates, patented the first of two improvements on Railroad Brakes on this date in 1904. Patent # 755,825.

2 . April 23, 1856

Granville T. Woods, inventor of over 50 products, was born in Columbus, OH, on this date in 1856. The steam-boiler furnace, the telegraph system for trains, and automatic air brakes were some of his inventions.

3 . June 3, 1884

Granville T. Woods, inventor, patented the Steam-Boiler Furnace, his first invention, on this date in 1884. Patent # 299,894.

4 . June 30, 1910

Granville T. Woods, inventor of over 50 products, died in Harlem, NY, on this date in 1910. The steam-boiler furnace, the telegraph system for trains, and automatic air brakes were some of his inventions.

5 . July 18, 1905

Granville T. Woods, along with his brother Lyates, patented the second of two improvements on Railroad Brakes on this date in 1905. Patent # 795,243.

6 . November 10, 1891

Granville T. Woods, inventor, patented the Electric Railway on this date in 1891.